What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore-- And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over-- like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like...
opinion by Karen Hatter | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago 909 views | 64 recommendations | 12 comments
I can see it now .... all across the United States of America and around the world, where Black History Month is celebrated in February, teachers informing their students that not everyone can do a report on...
opinion by Karen Hatter | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 2403 views | 45 recommendations | 17 comments
Many people view the Congressional apology on July 29 for slavery and Jim Crow-era segregation with some reserve. The House’s apology was met with mixed reviews from the black community. ...
On Tuesday evening, July 29, 2008, House Resolution 194 was passed by voice vote. This bill represents the first time the federal government has apologized for slavery or segregation.
The bill was first...
created by Karen Hatter | 3 years ago | updated 3 years ago 2805 views | 58 recommendations | 18 comments
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While the recent events in Jena, Louisiana have caught the "momentary" attention of the world, perhaps America in general and black people of African descent in particular, should pause and take a stroll down history lane. With a brief glimpse of history, America...
One Louisiana lawmaker said he wants people to know that voting in the April 22 election reaffirms their state residency, meaning they will owe state taxes on any income they've earned elsewhere, and provides public address records for the revenue department to find them. You...
created by LNathanielRock | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago 408 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
According to New York Daily News, Starbucks is making changes to its menu. The coffee giant got 12 percent of its $4 billion in sales through food last year, mostly with cold items like cookies, muffins and...
created by mtippett | 7 years ago | updated 6 years ago 18924 views | 4 recommendations | 5 comments